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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.40, 27,918.24 and 16,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.40, 27,918.24 and 16,415.52 is: 24,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.40 : 27,918.24 = 16,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.40/27,918.24 = 16,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.40x = 27,918.24 × 16,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.40x = 458,292,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,292,427.08/18,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.20

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